Jimm Needle
**********@*****.***
jimmneedle.com
Reel and Professional Portfolio:
http://jimmneedle.com
Professional Summary:
Educated and highly motivated video production and media specialist
Nine years of professional experience in multimedia development, creation and deployment
Experienced in working with clients on projects including commercials, DVDs, web videos, and television
Skilled in media production hardware and software
Work Experience:
Davison Entertainment (http://www.davison.com)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Creative Producer
Develop scripts for visual storytelling
Shoot, write, and edit to maximize story impact
Create motion assets to be used in post-production
Manage digital assets from acquisition through output
Work in a team environment with a strong focus on efficiency and deadlines
Research and deploy new ways of creating time relevant multimedia
Maintain video acquisition hardware and software while continually improving tapeless workflow
(05/2010 - Present)
J Media Studios (http://jmediastudios.net)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Multimedia Specialist
Shoot, write, edit, composite, create graphics, and author to match the creative vision determined through pre-production
Develop large-scale video production projects with multiple value stream outputs
Work directly with clients on projects and advertising campaigns
Coordinate with sub-contractors as services are needed
Generate sponsorship opportunities for independently funded projects
(11/2007 - 05/2010)
Guntec@MidwayUSA (http://www.midwayusa.com)
Columbia, Missouri
Lead Production Specialist
Light, shoot, capture, and manage video and photography assets
Edit and create motion graphics for television, web, dvd, marketing campaigns, and other promotional outputs
Create interactive graphical interfaces and author content for retail DVD distribution
Design print projects for DVD packaging, advertising, and direct marketing
Design graphical interfaces for web sites
(06/2005 - 11/2007)
Additive (http://weareadditive.com)
Cleveland, Ohio
Producer and Consultant
Produce corporate and music videos
Animate commercials and music videos for national broadcast
Direct lightning options for video and photography shoots
Edit projects for competitive delivery dates
Create micro sites for video delivery for marketing
(09/2004 - 02/2007)
Media Group Studios
Cleveland, Ohio
Production Specialist
Plan, develop, and execute strategic multimedia solutions
Direct video acquisition at live events for DVD, web, or television distribution
Distribute work loads for employees and interns
Edit video projects based on guidelines determined through a creative brief
(09/2001 - 05/2003)
Westminster College
New Wilmington, Pennsylvania
Lab Specialist
Help students develop their shooting, editing, and software knowledge
Maintain computer labs
Schedule times for students to use labs
Recommend software and hardware upgrades to improve labs
Education:
Full Sail University
Orlando, Florida
Associate Degree of Science
Digital Media and Design August 2004
Course Director Award for Computer Graphics
Perfect Attendance Award
GPA 3.9
Westminster College
New Wilmington, Pennsylvania
Bachelor Degree of Arts
Broadcast Communication May 2003
Lab Mentor Grant for Video Production Labs
Lab Mentor Grant for Graphic Design Labs
GPA 3.6